The desolate forest was submerged in silence. Only the sound of various creatures moving around could be heard, and the serene flood spread calm energy around its surroundings as if it was being considerate of the forest’s silence. However, the silence that seemed like it would last a thousand years was mercilessly broken by a few uninvited guests.

Crash!

The air vibrated and the ground shook. Mysterious birds resting on the trees bolted away in surprise. 

Crash!

With another explosion, several trees fell. In the middle of the flood, a large hole appeared. Under the blue sky, the ground underneath the flood appeared in clear view. 

A battle was in full swing. Hans and Snoc paired up to attack Zich together. Hans swung his sword sharply, and Snoc made a towering pile of earth to strike Zich. However, Zich evaded and destroyed all of their attacks.

“Ugh!”

“Argh!”

Hans flew off after being hit on the cheek with a scabbard, and Snoc fell down after receiving a kick to the stomach.

“You bastards! Why aren’t you attacking me properly! Did you forget everything I’ve taught you!”

Snoc and Hans hurriedly got up from Zich’s shout, but they immediately grew pale as a blue sword flew towards them. Hans raised his sword to protect himself and Snoc raised another earth barrier.

Crash! Crash!

Zich’s sword landed on Hans’...